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• An Overdue Book Wed Nov 28
  Thomas Sowell
  If everyone in America had read Stephen Moore's new book, "Who's The Fairest of Them All?", Barack Obama would have lost the election in a landslide. The point here is not to say, "Where was Stephen Moore when we needed him?" A more apt question might be, "Where was the whole economics profession when we needed them?" Where were the media? For that matter, where were the Republicans? ... more
• Pushing Conservatives Off the Fiscal Cliff Wed Nov 28
  Brent Bozell
  The conventional wisdom has emerged that in order to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff," politicians in Washington must agree to some method of tax increases ("revenue") -- which will be real, even if low taxes are not the cause of our ills -- alongside some kind of promise of spending restraint on entitlement programs, which is our problem, and which no one believes Washington will restrain. ... more
• “The Unanswered Question”—On Taxes and Spending Wed Nov 28
  Michael Medved
  In the debate on our fiscal crisis, one crucial question is never answered or even asked: if we’re supposed to go back to Clinton-era tax rates because they were good for America, why don’t we simultaneously return to that era’s spending rates? ... more
• “The Unanswered Question”—On Taxes and Spending Tue Nov 27
  Michael Medved
• Both Sides Must Give Ground To Avoid Fiscal Cliff Mon Nov 19
  Michael Barone
  In his first formal press conference in months, Barack Obama showed that getting re-elected can increase a president's confidence and combativeness. He staked out tough stands on several issues, especially on the looming budget negotiations. ... more
• Romney's Middle-class Problem Wed Oct 10
  Jacob Sullum
  During last week's presidential debate, Mitt Romney repeatedly promised to "lower taxes on middle-income families" without reducing "the share paid by high-income individuals." But this combination will prove difficult, if not impossible, for the Republican candidate to deliver given the other elements of his tax reform plan -- especially his illogical definition of "middle-income families." ... more

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